Location: Montevideo
Top Things to do in Montevideo
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Montevideo, Montevideo Department
Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
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1. Punta del Este - Full day tour from Montevideo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Beautiful full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay and one of the most recognized in South America. On the way we will visit Piriápolis, in this beach resort we will stop at the promenade facing the iconic Hotel Argentino and we will ascend by vehicle to Cerro San Antonio to appreciate the unparalleled view. The next place to visit will be Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, already in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, such as Beverly Hills, San Rafael, Cantegril, Golf, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, the La Mano monument and finally the center and the peninsula . Free time for lunch and walking, shopping or going to the beach. Departure to Montevideo in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Admission to Casapueblo (the museum)
2. Guided tour of the Solis Theater with Transfers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We invite you to learn about the history of the iconic theater, home of the performing arts of Montevideo. In this experience, the client will be accompanied by a qualified guide at all times while discovering the secrets of one of the city's cultural jewels.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By louispJ3283UU
Nicholas was friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience. Visited several places off the usual track.
3. Winery Carrau Visit and Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our winery was born as a family business, stimulated by our love of the countryside and its products. We have always believed that working on smaller scales produces better outcomes and we take great care in applying this to every stage of the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the glass of wine. This in turn is how we reflect our personality in our wines. Transportation Hotels to Winery Carrau (40 Minute approximately). Visit by the winery with guide (01:30 Minute approximately). Tasting of 03 wines accompanied by snacks. Service Regular. Finish the day in Hotels.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Paul K
The tour was very good and picked us up at our hotel. We then listened to our guide who explained the itinerary and a bit of history. Our first stop was Piriapolis which was charming. We went to the top of the Cero for a great view and photo opportunity. The tour takes you to the Casapueblo which is an amazing tribute to the famous artist - Carlos Paez Vilaro. It looks like Santorini on steroids. We then went through the back streets of Punta del Este and our guide explained why it's the home of the "rich and famous." We stopped near Play Brava and had some free time to photograph and get a snack. It's a long tour but it's worth it.
4. BEST Cruise Passanger - Shared Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We don't want to be known as just another toursim company, we want to share with you our passion for travel and adventure South Experiences is a company specialized in cruise passengers. We adapt to all arrival modifications. Excellent service.
Inclusions: Bottled water
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Reviewed By wendymorton
Mauro, our guide, driver and native to Montevideo, was very informative! His English was perfect! Because is was a private tour we could get out and shop at the markets for a few trinkets or browse through the church a bit longer and not worry. South Experiences specialises in cruise passengers so no worries about the ship docking late or getting back to the ship on time as they are totally flexible! At one point Mauro realised that the dry air was giving me a dry throat and he stopped to buy water and Halls to smooth my throat! Awesome! Thanks for a fabulous tour!
5. Best Private & Personalized Trip Day to Colonia del Sacramento (from Montevideo)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a family company dedicated to making our travelers spend their best holidays and enjoy with us. We love to show tourists from all over the world the charms of our country and to make them spend a nice day in a relaxed atmosphere, making a friend in Uruguay at the end of the trip. Visit the town of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Montevideo. Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming colonial town and learn about its history from your tour guide over the course of two hours. Important: Time for lunch in a restaurant in the colonial area is possible if tourists wish.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 771spencerj
My husband and I booked the Best Private and Personalized City Tour in Montevideo for cruise passengers as we had never been to that city. I was able to stay in contact with the tour operator through WhatsApp which gave me an extra layer of comfort. Our tour guide Alvaro picked us up on time right outside of the cruise terminal. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Everywhere we went, someone knew him! He spoke about the history of his city, showed us the old town, the historical rich area, government buildings, beautiful architecture, and of course all of the main attractions. We also escaped the downtown area for a bit and explored the beautiful beaches and the area where many of the embassies are located. Overall we were very happy with this tour and because of the personalized aspect of it, we were able to venture and see areas that appealed to us more. I believe that we got to see double the amount of attractions and probably learnt more about the history and day-to-day life of Uruguay than any tour we would have booked on the ship. Alvaro dropped us off at the Meat Market where we tried some of the local BBQ before we headed back onto the ship. We arrived with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed the entire day. Thank you Andres and Alvaro for everything.
6. Montevideo Highlights
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 16 reviews
We don't want to be known as just another toursim company, we want to share with you our passion for travel and adventure South Experiences is a company specialized in cruise passengers. We adapt to all arrival modifications. A great little city. Called the Switzerland of America! Uruguay will welcome you with a combination of history and modernity in a small city. The kindness of its citizens will make you feel at home. Know their best places in a 3-hour tour where you will go from being in the oldest part of the city to the most modern buildings in just 5 minutes by car. The culture of mate, tango and candombe overflow their streets to share with their visitors a beautiful day. Declared the safest city in America, it becomes an unbeatable place to share with your family and friends.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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Reviewed By Peter L
Diego knows the areas, great driver, and fine command of English! Beyond helpful on planning and executing a good itinerary with enough flexibility to meet personal needs and preferences.
7. Best Private & Personalized City Tour in Montevideo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 36 reviews
Private and personalized experience to let you know the best of our city. Only for you and your group, without sharing, which allows you to optimize time and day. We are a small family company that we love what we do and we love teaching our city to tourist from all over the world. Our mission is to make you feel at home, in a relaxed and decontracted environment. We jealously care for the comfort and safety of you and your group during the trip and we are available to meet each of your expectations. We will take you to visit the most important tourist points of our beautiful city, if something is not to your liking you can skip some point and add another without problems. Start earlier or later, whatever works best for you, we will do our best to make you feel at home and never forget our beautiful city Come and have fun with us, you will not be disappointed.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Photographs at tourist points of you and your group at no extra cost
Exclusions: Entrance to enter the Stadium, if you wish (open from Monday to Saturday), Gratuities
Reviewed By 771spencerj
My husband and I booked the Best Private and Personalized City Tour in Montevideo for cruise passengers as we had never been to that city. I was able to stay in contact with the tour operator through WhatsApp which gave me an extra layer of comfort. Our tour guide Alvaro picked us up on time right outside of the cruise terminal. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Everywhere we went, someone knew him! He spoke about the history of his city, showed us the old town, the historical rich area, government buildings, beautiful architecture, and of course all of the main attractions. We also escaped the downtown area for a bit and explored the beautiful beaches and the area where many of the embassies are located. Overall we were very happy with this tour and because of the personalized aspect of it, we were able to venture and see areas that appealed to us more. I believe that we got to see double the amount of attractions and probably learnt more about the history and day-to-day life of Uruguay than any tour we would have booked on the ship. Alvaro dropped us off at the Meat Market where we tried some of the local BBQ before we headed back onto the ship. We arrived with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed the entire day. Thank you Andres and Alvaro for everything.
8. Best Private & Personalized City Tour for cruise passengers (full day)
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 22 reviews
We offer our travelers and tourists a Private and Personalized Tour in a relaxed and fun environment, making you feel as if you were at home. Just for you and your group, without sharing, which allows you to optimize time and day. Undoubtedly the best option is to visit Montevideo with us Our purpose at the end of the trip will not only be a beautiful memory of our city but also know that you will have a friend when you like to return to our country. We jealously care for the comfort and safety of our travelers during their trip and we are available to meet each of your expectations. We will take you to visit the most important tourist points of our beautiful city, if something is not to your liking you can skip some point and add another without problems. Start earlier or later, whatever works best for you, we will do our best to make you feel at home and never forget our beautiful city. Come and have fun with us, you will not be disappointed
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fotografías en los puntos turísticos sin ningún costo extra
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By danielsO1317OC
Our guide seemed very nice and he could have been knowledgeable, but his English was very poor. He kept apologizing for not speaking the language well. Thank goodness we had some Spanish background. He did drive us around the city and spent more time than contracted with us, but it would be nice to have learned more about the city and culture.
9. Private Walking Tour in Montevideo
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 72 reviews
Explore the history of the city of Montevideo. We've taken care to provide a safe and fun experience for everyone. This is an extraordinary city, and the tour reflects its idiosyncracies. Uncover the mysteries and charm of the old city with us.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By cmontel
Alberto made it possible for me to study Candombe drumming during my week in Montevideo. He was able to schedule a lesson with master drummer Alvaro Calas, for the very next morning after I emailed him. Communication with Alberto was convenient; he met me at the bus stop and walked me to Mundo Afro. He attended the first lesson. The lesson was fantastic, so I decided to take several more drumming lessons with Alvaro during my week. Alberto let me book these independently with Alvaro, since I could understand and communicate in Spanish. These lessons were unforgettable, and I hope to study more with Alvaro in the future.
10. Guided Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento from Montevideo
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 32 reviews
Take a day trip from the city of Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento. In this 9-hour guided tour, enjoy a golden opportunity to discover this citadel. In 1995, Colonia was listed as a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO for it's unique historic center, which harbors vestiges of the first Portuguese colony in the Rio de la Plata in 1680, as well as a rich Spanish heritage of the following centuries. This tour is great for history lovers as you stroll through the gate and amidst the centuries-old village and listen to your guide's commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off and stops along to a local farm, Granja Colonia Collections Museum, and candy shop are included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Museum ticket
Reviewed By Paul K
The tour was very good and picked us up at our hotel. We then listened to our guide who explained the itinerary and a bit of history. Our first stop was Piriapolis which was charming. We went to the top of the Cero for a great view and photo opportunity. The tour takes you to the Casapueblo which is an amazing tribute to the famous artist - Carlos Paez Vilaro. It looks like Santorini on steroids. We then went through the back streets of Punta del Este and our guide explained why it's the home of the "rich and famous." We stopped near Play Brava and had some free time to photograph and get a snack. It's a long tour but it's worth it.
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